BHSM

What BHSM does

BHSM LLP is a Dublin-based, full-service corporate law firm structured as an Irish Limited Liability Partnership, founded in 2012 (originally operating as Baily Homan Smyth McVeigh). The firm advises domestic and international clients across an integrated portfolio of practice areas including Corporate & M&A, Commercial Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Employment & Benefits, Technology & Intellectual Property, Renewable Energy, Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring, Social & Affordable Housing, Construction & Projects, and Privacy & Data Security, with the website currently listing 28+ practice areas. Following the 1 December 2025 merger with OBH Partners, the combined firm operates 70 legal professionals from its headquarters at 76 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin, and is led by Managing Partner Mark Homan. Revenue is generated entirely through professional fees for legal services, quoted on a matter-by-matter basis (time-based or fixed-fee for transactions) with multi-year contract structures typical on development and real estate engagements. The go-to-market is relationship-based, anchored by sustained recognition in Chambers Europe, Legal 500 EMEA, and IFLR1000 (2022–2026), supported by content marketing via the firm's website insights, LinkedIn presence, and industry publication contributions. Named mandates span a diversified client base including Thesaurus Software/BrightPay (advised on Hg Capital investment), Elgin Energy (€36m Berenberg solar facility), DigitalWell (multi-acquisition program), Harcourt Developments (253-unit LDA residential), the Land Development Agency / Dublin City Council (146-unit An tSrúill), Carlow Craft Brewery / O'Hara's, and Xeinadin (35-firm consolidation).

Name

BHSM

Legal name

BHSM LLP

Website

https://bhsm.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BHSM LLP is a Dublin-based, full-service corporate law firm advising domestic and international clients across corporate, real estate, banking, litigation, employment, technology, and renewable energy matters, operating with 70 legal professionals following its 2025 merger with OBH Partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: BHSM LLP generates revenue through fees for legal services rendered to clients across various practice areas including corporate transactions, real estate, litigation, banking, and advisory services. Revenue is primarily derived from professional fees for legal advice, transaction handling, and ongoing client engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BHSM LLP is a Dublin-based full-service corporate law firm providing legal advisory and representation services to domestic and international clients. The firm delivers advice across practice areas including Corporate and M&A, Commercial Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Employment & Benefits, Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring, Technology & Intellectual Property, Renewable Energy, Social and Affordable Housing, and Construction & Projects. Following its December 2025 merger with OBH Partners, the firm operates with approximately 70 legal professionals serving clients across Ireland, EMEA, and other international markets.

Product overview

BHSM LLP is a full-service corporate law firm based in Dublin, Ireland. The firm operates as a unified legal services practice offering comprehensive advisory across multiple interconnected practice areas. The core service portfolio includes Corporate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Employment & Benefits, Banking & Finance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring, Technology & Intellectual Property, Renewable Energy, Social and Affordable Housing, Construction & Projects, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Privacy & Data Security. Following the merger with OBH Partners effective December 1, 2025, the combined firm comprises 70 legal professionals. The firm serves domestic and international clients across sectors including financial technology, healthcare, life sciences, renewable energy, and real estate development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Law Advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, fundraisings, corporate restructurings, corporate governance, and international business transactions for domestic and international companies operating in Ireland.
• Commercial Real Estate Legal services for acquisition, disposal and leasing of commercial properties including offices, retail premises, warehousing, industrial units, and residential developments, serving developers, investors, landlords, and tenants.
• Employment & Benefits Legal advisory on employment relationships, including contentious and non-contentious employment matters, obligations, rights and entitlements under employment legislation.
• Banking & Finance Legal services for lending institutions and borrowers, including loan facility documentation, note purchase agreements, aggregated bond loans, and development financing.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution Legal representation in commercial disputes across all jurisdictions, including shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, professional negligence actions, and landlord and tenant disputes.
• Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring Advisory services for Liquidators, Receivers, Examiners, companies, and lending institutions on all aspects of corporate restructuring and insolvency matters.
• Technology & Intellectual Property Legal services for technology and IP matters including software development agreements, IT maintenance, cloud computing, data hosting, IP assignments, and data protection compliance.
• Renewable Energy Legal advisory for renewable energy projects spanning solar power, wind power, biomass, pyrolysis and energy from waste, including funding structures and regulatory matters.
• Social and Affordable Housing Legal services for social housing, including property acquisitions, development agreements, joint ventures, funding arrangements, and regulatory framework compliance.
• Construction & Projects Legal services for construction projects including building contracts, professional appointments, statutory roles, sub-contracts, and collateral warranties.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory on buying and selling of private companies, asset sale transactions, equity investment transactions, and corporate restructuring for domestic and international clients.
• Privacy & Data Security Legal advisory on data protection compliance, GDPR implementation, cyber security policies, and data protection breach management.

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OBH PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025BHSM LLP announced a merger with OBH Partners, effective December 1, 2025, creating a combined legal firm with 70 legal professionals. The merger aims to strengthen core strengths, accelerate growth, and provide enhanced services to clients. The combined firm will be headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Matheson LLP: Dublin-based international law firm with strong Corporate, Finance, Technology, and Real Estate practices serving FDI and multinational clients. Directly comparable given shared focus on international clients entering the Irish market.
• A&L Goodbody LLP: One of Ireland's largest law firms with extensive corporate, finance, real estate, and technology practices. Overlaps directly with BHSM's core service lines and competes for the same Irish corporate and FDI clients.
• Arthur Cox LLP: One of Ireland's largest full-service corporate law firms headquartered in Dublin, with deeply overlapping practice areas including Corporate, Banking & Finance, Real Estate, Litigation, and Employment. Directly competes with BHSM for Irish mid-market and FDI mandates.
• Mason Hayes & Curran LLP: Dublin-headquartered full-service law firm with closely comparable practice mix including Corporate, Real Estate, Banking, Employment, and Technology. Directly competes with BHSM for Irish mid-market corporate mandates and FDI work.
• William Fry LLP: Major Dublin-based corporate law firm with comparable full-service coverage across Corporate, Real Estate, Banking, Technology, and Litigation. Competes head-to-head with BHSM for similar mid-cap and international client mandates in Ireland.
• McCann FitzGerald LLP: Leading Irish corporate law firm with strong practices in M&A, Banking & Finance, Real Estate, and Technology. Direct peer given shared Dublin footprint, similar client base across FDI and domestic corporates, and overlapping sector specialisms.
• Ronan Daly Jermyn (RDJ): Full-service Irish law firm with offices in Dublin and Cork, offering Corporate, Real Estate, Banking, and Litigation services. Comparable mid-tier scale and similar client segments make it a direct competitor for Irish corporate mandates.
• Byrne Wallace Shields LLP: Irish full-service law firm headquartered in Dublin with comparable practice areas in Corporate, Real Estate, Banking, and Litigation. Mid-tier positioning makes it a particularly close peer to BHSM in scale and target market.

Broad incumbents

• Maples Group: International law firm with significant Dublin presence focusing on corporate, finance, and funds work. Overlaps with BHSM in corporate and banking practices but operates at a larger scale with broader international reach.
• Eversheds Sutherland (Ireland): Global law firm with an established Irish office offering Corporate, Real Estate, and Finance services. Competes with BHSM for mid-market Irish mandates while offering broader international network and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bailyhomansmythmcveigh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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